Date: March 1, 2017
To: Association membership
From: Jeremy Gough - President
SUBJECT: Hand Shake Policy during Mumps Outbreak
Hockey Alberta has issued a bulletin highlighting the outbreak of mumps in Southern Alberta
along with some safety steps to ensure prevention and spread of illness. The safety steps
highlighted were:
- Not sharing water bottles or drinks
- Covering ones mouth when coughing or sneezing
- Ensuring that participants are completely symptom free before returning to the rink
Okotoks Minor Hockey along with other hockey associations are requesting that the following
take place in order to prevent the risk of the Mumps virus spreading:
- When shaking hands at the completion of the game OMHA is
recommending that all players keep their gloves on and “tap” the opposing
team’s gloves versus shaking hands.
Thank you for your support in this initiative.
Regards,
Jeremy Gough
President OMHA